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saxifrage 'Minor'

Saxifraga 'Minor' (_cochlearis_) (8)

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Saxifraga
Family: Saxifragaceae

About this plant

'Minor' is a compact evergreen perennial with rosettes of narrow, grey-green, lime-encrusted leaves to 2cm in length. White flowers 12mm wide are borne in panicles on stems to 10cm in early summer

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, very well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil; keep roots moist. Tolerant of full sun in cool areas but protect from leaf scorch in warm areas

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by detaching rosettes and rooting as cuttings in late spring or early summer

Pests

Aphids, slugs, vine weevil and glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years